England vs South Africa 1st Test Live Score at Lords

South African captain Graem Smith won the toss and invited host England to bat 1st in the first test match of the 4 test match series at Lords, on Thursday, 10th July, 2008. England reached 268 runs for the loss of three wickets in 80 overs.

Alastair Cook (60 runs) and Andrew Strauss (44 runs) pushed England to 114 without loss before three wickets tumbled in 13 balls. England's openers overcame South Africa's pace attack to dominate the opening session of the first test but after the quick wickets, Ian Bell and Kevin Pietersen put some resistance and manged to avoid collapse.

South Africa came back strongly in the second session of the day with 3 quick wickets as Dale Steyn and Morkel took 1 and 2 wickets respectively. Morkel removed openers and Steyn cleaned up England captain Michael Vaughn on 2.

England Squad for the 1st Test:

Michael Vaughan (Captain), Alastair Cook, Andrew Strauss, James Anderson, Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, Paul Collingwood, Tim Ambrose (wk), Stuart Broad, Monty Panesar, Ryan Sidebottom.

South Africa Squad for the 1st Test:

Graem Smith (Captain), Hashim Amla, Jaque Kallis, Niel McKenzie, Ashwell Prince, AB de Villiers, Mark Boucher (wk), Morell Morkel, Paul Harris, Dale Steyn, M Ntini.

England were 268/3 after 80 overs with Ian Bell and Kevin Pietersen playing on 85 and 56 runs respectively.

England vs New Zealand 5th & Final ODI Live Score at Lords

5 match ODI series between host England and New Zealand is an interesting point as the 5th and final match will be played at Lord's, London, on Saturday, 28th June, 2008 at 3.30 PM IST. New Zealand leading the series by 2-1 as 1 match remaining.

England won the 1st ODI but lost last 2 matches and will try to win final match to level the series 2-2 to finish the series on high note. Captain Collingwood facing 4 match ban for slow over rate.

On the other hand New Zealand lost test series and one off Twenty20 and will try to win ODI series to take home something from a long tour.

England Playing Eleven:

Luke Wright, Ravi Bopara, Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, Paul Collingwood (capt), Owais Shah, Tim Ambrose (wkt), Chris Tremlett, Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, Ryan Sidebottom, James Anderson.

New Zealand Playing Eleven:

Jamie How, Brendon McCullum (wk), Grant Elliott, Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, Daniel Flynn, Jacob Oram, Daniel Vettori (capt), Kyle Mills, Mark Gillespie, Michael Mason.

England vs New Zealand 4th ODI Live Score at London

4th ODI between host England and New Zealand will be played at at Kennington Oval, London, on Wednesday, 25th June, 2008 at 3.30 PM IST. 5 match series are now leve at 1-1 after 3 matches.

New Zealand bounced back after couple of losses and all rounder Grant Elliot, Kyle Mills and Tim Southee also found form.

For England, Alastair Cook, whose shoulder injury ruled him out of the first three ODIs, could return at the top of the order at the expense of Ian Bell, who injured his knee during a warm-up. Meanwhile Ryan Sidebottom has recovered from a stiff back and could return at the expense of James Anderson.

England Playing Eleven:

Luke Wright, Ravi Bopara, Ian Bell, Kevin Pietersen, Paul Collingwood (capt), Owais Shah, Tim Ambrose (wkt), Chris Tremlett, Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, Ryan Sidebottom, James Anderson.

New Zealand Playing Eleven:

Jamie How, Brendon McCullum (wk), Grant Elliott, Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, Daniel Flynn, Jacob Oram, Daniel Vettori (capt), Kyle Mills, Mark Gillespie, Michael Mason.

England vs New Zealand 3rd ODI Live Score at Bristol

The 3rd ODI of 5 match series between host England and New Zealand will be played at County Ground, Bristol, on Saturday, 21st June, 2008 at 3.30 PM IST. England leading the series by 1-0.

England is in good form as they won 1st ODI by 114 runs but 2nd ODI was drawn due to rain. Luke Wright scored brilliant 52 runs in last match. England will try to extend the lead.

New Zealand almost won the last match when rain interrupted the match, Brendon McCullum played good inning, guiding New Zealand almost to the finishing line. New Zealand will try to level the series.

England Playing Eleven:

Ian Bell, Luke Wright, Kevin Pietersen, Ravi Bopara, Paul Collingwood (capt), Owais Shah, Tim Ambrose (wk), Graeme Swann, Stuart Broad, Dimitri Mascarenhas, James Anderson.

New Zealand Playing Eleven:

Jamie How, Brendon McCullum, Grant Elliott, Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, Daniel Flynn, Gareth Hopkins (wk), Daniel Vettori (capt), Kyle Mills, Tim Southee, Michael Mason.

England vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Live Score at Birmingham

The 2nd ODI of 5 match series between host England and New Zealand will be played at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Wednesday, 18th June, 2008 at 3.30 IST. England won the 1st ODI by 114 runs. England have won last four game in a row against New Zealand.

For England, they are high in confidence after winning test series, one off Twenty20 and 1st ODI and their players are in well form especially Kevin pietersen, Ina Bell and Anderson.

New Zealand have good ODI team but they are struggling to find their rhythm. Hope they will bounce back in 2nd ODI to make series alive.

England Playing Eleven:

Ian Bell, Luke Wright, Kevin Pietersen, Ravi Bopara, Paul Collingwood (capt), Owais Shah, Tim Ambrose (wk), Graeme Swann, Stuart Broad, Ryan Sidebottom, James Anderson.

New Zealand Playing Eleven:

Jamie How, Brendon McCullum, Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, Daniel Flynn, Grant Elliott, Gareth Hopkins (wk), Daniel Vettori (capt), Kyle Mills, Michael Mason, Tim Southee.

England vs New Zealand 1st ODI Live Score - Eng 84/2 in 20 over

England invited to bat first in the 1st ODI and were 84/2 after 20 overs against New Zealand at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, on Sunday, 15th June, 2008. England is high in confidence after their thumping win in the Twenty20 at Old Trafford on Friday.

England won the test series as well as one off Twenty20 and aiming to win ODI Series also.

New Zealand is looking strong in 50 overs format of cricket but they are struggling with injuries to key players especially all rounder Jacob Oram.

England Playing Eleven:

Ian Bell, Luke Wright, Kevin Pietersen, Ravi Bopara, Paul Collingwood (capt), Owais Shah, Tim Ambrose (wk), Graeme Swann, Stuart Broad, Ryan Sidebottom, James Anderson.

New Zealand Playing Eleven:

JJamie How, Brendon McCullum, James Marshall, Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, Daniel Flynn, Gareth Hopkins (wk), Daniel Vettori (capt), Kyle Mills, Tim Southee, Michael Mason.

England vs New Zealand Twenty20 Live Score at Manchester

One-Off Twenty20 International between host England and New Zealand will be played at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Friday, 13th June, 2008 at 8.00 PM IST.

Bad new for New Zealand as fast bowler, Tim Southee is a doubtful starter after he sprained his right ankle during practice, but good news is that Brendon McCullum hit 123 and Ross Taylor 75, against Worcester.

England only have two Twenty20 matches before the Stanford showdown. New Zealand, who lost the Test series 2-0, will be seeking revenge in the limited-overs games against England.

England Playing Eleven:

Luke Wright, Ravi Bopara, Kevin Pietersen, Paul Collingwood (capt), Owais Shah, Tim Ambrose (wkt), Dimitri Mascarenhas, Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, Ryan Sidebottom, James Anderson.

New Zealand Playing Eleven:

Jamie How, Brendon McCullum (wk), Peter Fulton, Ross Taylor, Scott Styris, Daniel Flynn, Jacob Oram, Daniel Vettori (capt), Jeetan Patel, Mark Gillespie, Michael Mason.

Eng beat Nz by inning & 9 runs in 3rd Test - Won Series by 2-0

England's bowlers put brilliant performance with ball to beat New Zealand by an inning and 9 runs on the 4th day of the 3rd and final test match of the npower Series at on Sunday, 8th June, 2008. England also won the Series by 2-0.

New Zealand forced to follow on by England after reduced to 123 runs in the 1st inning due to fine bowling by James Anderson, took 7 wickets and then in the 2nd inning Ryan Sidebottom took 6 wickets to reduced them 232 runs.

For New Zealand only McCullum , Fynn and Jacob Oram put some resistance with 71, 49 and 50 not out.

England won the 3 match npower test series by 2-0 after 1st test match drawn at Lords and won 2nd test match by 6 wickets at Manchester and then 3rd test here.

Match Summary:

England 1st Inning - 364 All Out in 126.5 Overs.

New Zealand 1st Inning - 123 All Out in 46.3 Overs.

New Zealand 2nd Inning - 232 All Out in 72.3 Overs.

Man Of The Match - James Anderson (England)

Man Of The Series - Andrew Strauss (England) and Daniel Vettori (New Zealand)

Result - England won by an innings and 9 runs.

Series - England won the 3-match series 2-0.

Eng vs NZ 3rd Test Live Score - Anderson's 6 wik reduced NZ to 96/6

James Anderson put his best test bowling performance of his international career 6 wickets for 42 runs, forced New Zealand to struggle 96/6 on the 2nd day of third test match at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Friday, 6th June 2008.

Earlier, Stuart Broad recorded his maiden Test half-century, as England seized control of the third Test against New Zealand. England made 364 runs in 1st inning.

Anderson's 6 wickets haul then push back New Zealand in deep trouble as they already trailing the series 0-1, and 3 days left in this test match.

Match Summary:

England 1st Inning - 364 All Out in 126.5 Overs.

New Zealand 1st Inning -96/6 in 33.2 overs.

Eng vs NZ 3rd Test Live Score - Pietersen's 115 runs rescued Eng

England's Kevin Pietersen scored a brilliant century 115 runs against New Zealand on the 1st day of the third test match at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Thursday, 5th June 2008. Pietersen hit 14 fours in his 115 runs inning off 223 balls.

England lost the toss and invited to bat first, slumped to 86 for 5 in swinging conditions, before Pietersen turned his team's fortunes around with a belligerent 115, his 12th Test century. A crucial sixth wicket partnership with wicketkeeper Tim Ambrose, who Scored 67 runs. Both men fell to the Iain O'Brien with the new ball.

For New Zealand, Iain O'Brien and Kyle Mills took 4 and 3 wickets respectively.

England were 273 for 7 at the stump of day 1 with Anderson and Broad on 1 and 15 runs respectively.

England vs New Zealand 3rd Test Live Score - Trent Bridge

The third test match between England and New Zealand will be played at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, from Thursday, 5th June to Monday, 9th June 2008. England is 1-0 ahead in the 3 test match series against New Zealand after they won the 2nd test match by six wickets.

New Zealand has to won this test match to level the series. They played quite well in both test matches but only a mesmerizing spell from Monty Panesar in the 2nd inning lost them the 2nd test match.

For England, Ryan Sidebottom is in great form, he already has 10 wickets this series, with 4 for 55 in the first Test at Lord's, and continues to trouble New Zealand's left-handers.

England Playing Eleven:

Michael Vaughan (captain), Alastair Cook, Andrew Strauss, Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell, Paul Collingwood, Tim Ambrose (wk), Stuart Broad, Ryan Sidebottom, Monty Panesar, James Anderson

New Zealand Playing Eleven:

Jamie How, Aaron Redmond, Peter Fulton, Ross Taylor, Brendon McCullum, Gareth Hopkins (wk), Jacob Oram, Daniel Vettori (Captain), Kyle Mills, Tim Southee/Iain O'Brien, Chris Martin

England won 2nd Test by 6 wickets vs New Zealand

England won the second test against New Zealand by 6 wickets on the forth day of the match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Strauss hit a brilliant century in the 2nd inning to insure England's victory.

Match Summary:

New Zealand 1st Inning - 381 All Out in 90.3 overs.

England 1st Inning - 202 All Out in 83.3 Overs.

New Zealand 2nd Inning - 114 All Out in 41.2 Overs.

England 2nd Inning -294/4 in 88 Overs.

Man Of The Match - Monty Panesar (England)

Result - England won by 6 wickets

England vs New Zealand 2nd Test Live Score - NZ, 105/3 at Lunch

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first against England in the 2nd Test on Friday, 23rd May, 2008, at Old Trafford, Manchester.

New Zealand started well with opening partnership of 80 runs, but Ryan Sidebottom took two wickets in as many overs to steal back the momentum from New Zealand.

Redmond contributed 28 runs and Jamie How playing on 58 not out with Taylor on 7 runs.

New Zealand Playing Eleven:

Daniel Vettori (Captain), Jamie How, Aaron Redmond, James Marshall, Ross Taylor, Daniel Flynn, Jacob Oram, Brendon McCullum (Wicketkeeper), Chris Martin, Kyle Mills, Iain O'Brien.
England Playing Eleven:

Michael Vaughan (Captain), Andrew Strauss, Alastair Cook, Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell, Paul Collingwood, Tim Ambrose (Wicketkeeper), Stuart Broad, Ryan Sidebottom, James Anderson, Monty Panesar.

New Zealand were 105/3 at lunch.

2008 New Zealand Tour of England complete Schedule

Find the complete schedule or time table of 2008 New Zealand tour of England. New Zealand will play 3 test matches followed by Only Twenty20 International and five (5) One Day International - ODI.

2008 New Zealand Tour of England Schedule:

Test Series

1st Test Match:
Thursday, 15th May - Monday, 19th May 2008
at Lord's, London

2nd Test Match:
Friday, 23rd May - Tuesday, 27th May 2008
at Old Trafford, Manchester

3rd Test Match:
Thursday, 5th June - Monday, 9th June 2008
Trent Bridge, Nottingham

Twenty20 International

Friday, 13th June 2008
at Old Trafford, Manchester

One Day International - ODI Series

1st ODI
Sunday, 15th June 2008
at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

2nd ODI
Wednesday, 18th June 2008
at Edgbaston, Birmingham

3rd ODI
Saturday, 21st June 2008
at County Ground, Bristol

4th ODI
Wednesday, 25th June 2008
at Kennington Oval, London

5th ODI
Saturday, 28th June 2008
at Lord's, London

England vs New Zealand 1st Test, 2nd day Update, Rain stops match

Rain washed out 2nd day of the first test between England and New Zealand, at Lords, on Saturday, 17th May, 2008. England were 89 without loss.

Ryan Sidebottom took 4 wickets for 55 runs as New Zealand all out on 277 runs in 1st inning. Brandon McCulum hit run a ball 97 runs and captain Vettori contributed 48 runs

In reply England started safely and reached 89 without loss until rain interrupts the match. Alastair Cook and Andrew Strauss playing on 53 and 31 respectively.

Match Summary

New Zealand - 277 All Out

England - 89/0